As an attorney, risk management is woven into my blood in all things inside and outside of work. I think I’m a pretty savvy traveler. Organized by nature, I make check lists, packing lists and take pride in preparing for the unexpected. However, when my husband and I recently had more than $4,000 in items stolen on the second day of our one-month trip to Africa, I found that there is always more to learn about preparing for the worst. This may be a bit long, but I hope I can help you avoid some of the pain we suffered. TAKE PHOTOS OF ALL YOUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND SAVE THEM TO A CLOUD BASED APP I have always done this. I have photos of my and my husband’s passports, credit cards, … [Read more...]